According to ancient sources, silphium not only had aphrodisiac properties but also was supposed to prevent pregnancies, ...

Ancient Greeks did not believe that embryos were alive, therefore there were no human rights issues associated with abortion or birth control. The Greek word for soul translates to “breath” or ...

Since ancient times, women all over the world have used a variety of methods for contraception. Prior to the introduction of the Pill, however, choices were limited and existing methods were less ...